Miniere F & R Influence Cuvee Brut Rose [JS93][V92]

Producer: Miniere F&R  
Region: Champagne, France 
Blend: 20% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 20% reserve wines 
Year: Non-Vintage 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"With cherries, potpourri and flowers, this has an expressive and brambly style to it. It possesses a very refined and creamy sorbet-like texture, berry fruits, baking spices and a smooth, nutty finish. Great balance. Drink now." 

Vinous, 92 Points 

"The NV Brut Rose Influence is positively stellar.  Bright, focused and full of energy, the Influence is so compelling.  This release is 30% Pinot Noir, 35% Meunier and 34% Chardonnay, all vinified in oak, with n malolactic fermentation, based on the 2014 vintage with 21% reserve wines.  All the elements fuse together in a rich, deeply colored Rose that hits all the right notes." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Our wines are continually guided by these Influences. Here, Pinot Noir, as red wine, represents 7% of the blend.  Elegant and sophisticated, the nose opens up on complex red fruit aromas, blending deliciously on the palate with crisp, fresh notes. The refined finish recalls the natural elegance of Chardonnay." 

Alcohol: 12% 

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